The Best Games of 2023 You Might Not Have Played (AND MORE)

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  • @eurothug4000
    @eurothug4000  10 місяців тому +45

    🔥 Start your Wanted: Dead adventure with 50% off - act NOW: bit.ly/WD-eurothug4000
    Thank you so much for watching everybody, I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year

    • @frankeeeej
      @frankeeeej 10 місяців тому

      Hiya,
      nice vid, love what you do :)
      I'm trying to shazam the rad song that plays during "2024 and beyond".
      I'm getting "Mansfield - Atelier 507", which is close but not quite it... Could you help me out here? ;)

  • @kasig2013
    @kasig2013 10 місяців тому +243

    Watching one of Maria's videos always reminds me that there is an enormous side of the industry that sadly doesn't get nearly the attention it deserves. So many beautiful and bizarre games that make me excited and proud of this medium. Thanks for such a wonderful video, Maria. Wishing you all the best for 2024.

  • @arvinrunstein5707
    @arvinrunstein5707 10 місяців тому +78

    I feel you. At 41 I'm more likely to play a game about a frog running a sticker shop than I am any AAA release.

    • @ungooglablegames
      @ungooglablegames 9 місяців тому +2

      I just ranked 45 games from 2023, most of them obscure.

    • @daStonerKyd
      @daStonerKyd 4 місяці тому

      ​@@ungooglablegamesHere are some cookies 🍪🍪🍪

  • @ВладГамович
    @ВладГамович 10 місяців тому +61

    Jesus, thank you so much for talking about Neyasnoe! This is an art project from group of russian underground poets, musicians and artists, and i am really glad it gets some recognition. Thank you! and merry christmas

  • @vincentbatten4686
    @vincentbatten4686 10 місяців тому +43

    I am really enjoying the sort of melancholic and heartfelt genuineness of your videos and other creators who are embracing the bold decision to be transgressive in cutting past all the incentives to not be so. Your videos make me want to call a friend and ask how they're doing and make them some coffee and have a conversation. I recognize how hard it is to get by, but the patreon is a great way for people to support other's creative efforts. I will say if you do a sponsorship, the way you did it with Wanted Dead was great. A very strange and misunderstood game and you talked about it in a way that wasn't just trying to push it and you actually cared about the game because it isn't just a product. Great video.

  • @alexporto6615
    @alexporto6615 10 місяців тому +36

    Thank you for this! I'm focusing in playing more indie games, so this video had great timming for me! I'm really in the mood for smaller and weirder games. Just played Nun Massacre, I'm about to play Signalis soon, then Night in the Woods, Narita Boy and Gris. 2023 made me love gaming so much more, there's so much incredible games out there to play.

  • @0xNines
    @0xNines 10 місяців тому +9

    The Serbian blood pressure measuring competition got me crying, it's really almost an every day occurrence here 😭😭😭

  • @DragonBoi3789
    @DragonBoi3789 10 місяців тому +7

    I nearly jumped out of my chair when I saw you shout out Maraganger in your suggested channels section. Her work has turned me on to SO many interesting titles I never would have heard of otherwise, Planet Laika foremost among them. Not only that but her style is badass and distinct, and her analysis is surprisingly poignant. My favorite line of hers was when she covered Galerians and starts discussing the culture of 'edginess' in media: "Edge is just you trying to express your emotions without making yourself vulnerable." That's stuck with me longer than I would have expected, and maybe helped to reconcile my own edgy teen years a little bit.
    Love seeing these year-end roundups from my favorite creators. Looking forward to all your future content this year Euro!

  • @IskandarTheWack
    @IskandarTheWack 8 місяців тому +1

    Eurothug fr the only person who can give me a handful of new games I've not heard of. Usually when I look at long ass "play these super niche indie games no one has heard about" style videos, they just say like hollowknight and some more games that I have played, own, or at least have had on my steam wishlist for like 2-3 years. LIke genuinely rare to find 1 new game from those videos, but with this channel, I find 5+ in this brand of video

  • @MelvaCross
    @MelvaCross 10 місяців тому +2

    I love getting a notification from a UA-camr I completely forgot about. "I don't remember subbing or ringing the bell. But it seems like past-me liked that content, so I'll watch it"
    And present-me know remembers why I subbed and rang the bell. That was a great watch and the most interesting list of 2023 I've seen thus far!

  • @mirfalltnixein.1
    @mirfalltnixein.1 10 місяців тому +12

    I've been subscribed since wayyyy back when your Death Stranding video was new. I'm really happy that things are going well and your channel is growing. Always love your videos, since they're always insightful, show me games I haven't heard about and tbh just have a chill vibe that I really enjoy.

  • @Zenlore6499
    @Zenlore6499 10 місяців тому +8

    Please don’t be afraid to take on sponsors! Your videos are great, and I’d like you to be able to make some dough from them!
    Happy Holidays!

  • @prezmer
    @prezmer 10 місяців тому +22

    Absolutely phenomenal video! Pretty much all games I didn't already know were added to my wishlist, and the ones I did know, I loved playing. Season was especially a favorite of mine back in January, and it's been absolutely heartbreaking seeing what was done to the development team, as well as seeing the many layoffs in other companies as well. Given the work they produced, I'm hoping the future for these devs is also bright - much like the beginning of the new age in Season.
    I don't often comment on videos (which I plan on changing in 2024), but I just wanted to take the time to thank you for all the incredible work you've done in 2023. Your videos are always a great time, and I watch them almost as soon as I see them on my feed, which I'm sure is a sentiment echoed by lots of your subscribers. Your video on "Say No! More" for example often pops into my mind, and many since then have caused me the same introspection that one did. So, congratulations on the 100k - it's very well deserved, and I know that number will just keep on growing. I hope you, and anyone reading this, has a fantastic 2024. ❤

  • @SUGMalaysia
    @SUGMalaysia 9 місяців тому +3

    Just stumbled upon this channel. I love the style of content. Feels very personal, the kind that makes youtube "youtube".

  • @mirfalltnixein.1
    @mirfalltnixein.1 10 місяців тому +11

    I love some more attention for Season. Stories about the ending of a time are so much my shit. Also I put a lot of effort into making my journal. Such a beautiful game.

  • @Chaosian
    @Chaosian 10 місяців тому +1

    14:30
    Speaking as someone who did get laid off from the Industry this year (don't weep for me my new job pays twice as well as the old one), it isn't as easy as just "making changes". Most people that get laid off, get laid off because the company literally cannot financially support the expense of employees. It's often the choice between layoffs or cutting other expenses like development time (read: heavy crunch). Further, you saw so many layoffs this year because we're on the other side of the Covid boom, in which the Industry saw a huge influx of cash from people sitting in quarantine, and thus, more hires in studios. Most places sized up to meet the extra cash, but years after now can't sustain that inflated size.

    • @Chaosian
      @Chaosian 10 місяців тому +1

      One more addendum. A lot of layoffs came with the Embracer group shutdowns. Embracer had this ridiculous idea of buying up as many things as possible so that it itself would look more attractive of being bought up. Embracer had no way of paying for this, so it ended up giving a lot of what they bought the EA-style kiss of death.

  • @sivaindraneeldhulipala2282
    @sivaindraneeldhulipala2282 10 місяців тому +2

    Played "Swollen To Bursting" after watching this video. I must say I never thought I would like a Yume Nikki inspired game to this extent because I generally hate the abstract, trial and error aspect of it. But the game is so charming and offers (mostly) helpful tips wherever possible. Loved it! Thanks for the recommendation!

  • @hesiolite
    @hesiolite 3 місяці тому +2

    37:45 Peripeteia mentioned !!!

  • @kc2ace1nino
    @kc2ace1nino 10 місяців тому +6

    Seeing both Little Devil Inside and Silksong hurts me so much haha. Thanks you for the wonderful content this year! Keep up the amazing work!

  • @stefanjovanovic4500
    @stefanjovanovic4500 10 місяців тому +4

    Found your channel a few weeks ago and have been binge watching all your videos until now. Love your work, could listen for hours! Much love 💕

  • @Dracossaint
    @Dracossaint 10 місяців тому +2

    The world can often surprise us in its kindness. Thanks for all these videos that keep me company during my day to day

    • @Dracossaint
      @Dracossaint 10 місяців тому

      Oh and merry Christmas!

  • @NausicaaRaine
    @NausicaaRaine 10 місяців тому +6

    Thank you so much for this video! I spent my childhood replaying Earthbound a dozen times and my teenage years on a Yume Nikki image board & IRC, but somehow I never heard of Swollen to Bursting. I immediately downloaded it and I can't way to go explore it!

  • @BlackTearDrop
    @BlackTearDrop 10 місяців тому +1

    The (lol) after Silksong is just painful but true.
    Love your videos, seriously hope you continue and become ever more successful in this new year.

    • @eurothug4000
      @eurothug4000  10 місяців тому +1

      I'm hoping I willed it into existence for 2024 by saying it :')

  • @nick_goldy
    @nick_goldy 10 місяців тому +1

    Love the shoutout to the smaller channels, I will check out all of them

  • @leonthecowboy
    @leonthecowboy 10 місяців тому

    i really appreciate the fact that i actually haven't heard of a lot of these. i feel like a lot of these videos are just kind of "anything that's not a huge studio" and i loved discovering before the green moon... i feel like im really gonna love it

  • @GuiZeiraZ
    @GuiZeiraZ 10 місяців тому

    I just discovered your channel through the Babbdi video and i I'm already a fan of your work. Thanks for the recommendations, is nice to see people who keep it real on UA-cam.

  • @xappy9977
    @xappy9977 10 місяців тому +3

    The first game looks surprisingly beautiful in a sense

  • @lizardkingsliwinski4031
    @lizardkingsliwinski4031 10 місяців тому +3

    Thanks for the great videos throughout the year and really helping me get that desire to play games again.

  • @AzraelCcs
    @AzraelCcs 10 місяців тому +1

    Great video as always! but that final edit! **Chef's Kiss** great job all around! You are by far a must watch every time I see you in my feed! Take Care!

  • @Ganondward
    @Ganondward 10 місяців тому +2

    "Hollow Knight Silksong (LOL)"
    It hurts.

  • @whyreweherejust2317
    @whyreweherejust2317 10 місяців тому

    I love bringing back and sharing the love of favorite creator shoutouts, I miss being able to more easily see other people that creators like. Much love

  • @Rexodiak
    @Rexodiak 10 місяців тому +1

    big ups for showing swollen to bursting I found that game out of nowhere and I loved it from the first 5 seconds

  • @secretscarlet8249
    @secretscarlet8249 10 місяців тому +3

    Thanks for this list! I’m not much of a horror fan but seeing weird indie stuff is my jam. ❤

  • @Strahinjatronik
    @Strahinjatronik 10 місяців тому

    I felt exactly the same when playing Neyasnoe. I'm from a small town in the east of Serbia and it's bone chilling how accurate and familiar it is to home. Loved it.
    Veliki pozdrav iz Srbije, Marija.

  • @ericraymondlim
    @ericraymondlim 10 місяців тому

    It was wild, as I was watching your 'The Strangely Familiar,' section for Neyasnoe, I was thinking...of all the places that I've been this reminds me of Serbia. Only been to Belgrade and Novi Sad, but it absolutely caught the vibe of walking around and exploring there that I've had for a short time.

  • @lupusgigan1116
    @lupusgigan1116 10 місяців тому

    I love it when creators highlight the more obscure indie titles and "AA" gems that come out during the year.
    I find that many times we think to ourselves, "I wish they still made games like (classic game) today", without realizing the wealth of indies in existence (and coming out) that would fulfill that exact need. I got many of these titles on sale as a Xmas gift to myself! That's why I keep supporting creators such as yourself, great work!

  • @panicali
    @panicali 10 місяців тому +1

    Even though I'm more into AAA I love seeing the weird unknown games you show.

  • @micahgonzalez5814
    @micahgonzalez5814 10 місяців тому

    This is the end of year video I’ve been looking forward to the most this year. Have a Merry Christmas, Maria!

  • @TheClairesable
    @TheClairesable 9 місяців тому

    I'm really glad to have found both you and Tango through Super Eyepatchwolf. I've been binging both of your videos!

  • @romerobjuancarlos
    @romerobjuancarlos 10 місяців тому

    The 100k is very well deserved, Maria! I'm really, really looking forward to the future of the channel. Your uploads are always a must-watch whenever I get the alerts. Big ups and here's to a successful 2024!

  • @DarkDax
    @DarkDax 10 місяців тому +1

    Great year for the channel - loved every video. Here’s to another year of games!

  • @AlphaBeanWolfTaco248
    @AlphaBeanWolfTaco248 10 місяців тому +1

    It's amazing to see the channel grown as much as it has and you're very deserving of the success. Onward to another great year!

  • @QUIICKCLAW
    @QUIICKCLAW 10 місяців тому

    I am so glad I found your channel when I have. Your taste in games perfectly aligns with my own.
    Your run through of upcoming games at the end is inspiring.

  • @UtherV
    @UtherV 10 місяців тому +2

    Seeing you enjoy a kinetic novel brings me hope to see Umineko or other novel experiences covered! Also, have you considered setting up UA-cam's membership or joining Nebula? Thank you so much for all the effort you pour into this, each video is a pleasure to go through! ❤

  • @KommandeurMumm
    @KommandeurMumm 10 місяців тому

    Great video!
    Extra points for the Gitaroo Man song in the background of the Neyasnoe segment. That gave me a very nostalgic and homely feeling. :D

  • @MarkZetsu
    @MarkZetsu 10 місяців тому +1

    Happy Holidays! Love your videos as always.

  • @markm5927
    @markm5927 10 місяців тому

    Corn Kidz recreates the look of those early 3D games perfectly. I love that CRT flatter, lower fidelity look. HD games can be so visually bright, smooth and busy. Maybe it's the nostalgia talking but it's a very soothing look.

  • @Maartwo
    @Maartwo 10 місяців тому

    This is the only "games you might have not played" where I didn't know about most of the games showcased. Great job Euro.

  • @PunchFaceChamp9
    @PunchFaceChamp9 10 місяців тому

    I never expected Neyasnoe to have such an effect on me, but I'm so glad to have played it this year. Merry Christmas and thanks for being the only good UA-camr ☺️

  • @cabreezy4110
    @cabreezy4110 10 місяців тому

    I'm one of those people that came by after EyepatchWolf made his recommendation, and I do not regret it one bit. Every time I see the push notification for one of your videos, I make sure to get a snack so I can sit and enjoy whatever topic you choose to speak on. Every video has been an absolute joy to watch, and I can't wait to hear more of your opinions.

  • @mooxsir
    @mooxsir 10 місяців тому +1

    Two videos in the same month!?!? Holy shit. Congrats on the hard work

  • @indeecore
    @indeecore 10 місяців тому

    i love watching people's fave games/some wrap up at the end of the year and am glad you also did one. thanks for taking the time to share yours with us. i especially enjoyed the indies. i wasn't aware with most of them, but now have all of them wishlisted. they seem right up my alley ah!!
    hope you have a great rest of the year. i think it's been 2 years by this point since i first came across your videos. really appreciate and enjoy your content 🤘 best wishes for you and the channel in 2024. see yall next year⚡

  • @misterpopo3736
    @misterpopo3736 10 місяців тому +1

    seeing the bus sign in Neyasnoe made my nostalgic

  • @miraprime474
    @miraprime474 10 місяців тому

    Your videos are always a treat! So thoughtful and thorough.
    And thanks for shouting out Pim! They're good people!

  • @Nipah.Auauau
    @Nipah.Auauau 10 місяців тому +1

    Your "2024 and beyond" teaser reel had better video game content than the game awards.

  • @Ravenlock
    @Ravenlock 10 місяців тому

    I'm honestly not a horror fan, so there are probably going to be a bunch of upcoming videos that won't be for me (though I bet I'll check out some of those, too). But this was wonderful, and clued me in to a lot of things I need to check out, game- and channel-wise both. Thank you, and good job getting through 2023. Here's hoping for a better 2024 for everybody.

  • @SkandiTV
    @SkandiTV 10 місяців тому

    Sitting down with tea and snacks on a late evening to watch your videos is always a treat
    Congrats on passing 100k! Can't wait to see what content you've got in store for the future

  • @bubba1937
    @bubba1937 10 місяців тому

    @Maraganger deserves all the shout outs one of the most underrated UA-camrs

  • @blinxman4956
    @blinxman4956 10 місяців тому +1

    Indie titles deserved to be more accepted in the medium than these types of games outside of big-budget titles, as there are the types of these games to push artistic and weird content which is something that's been missing for a long time when in today as big publishers are only concentrating on developing big budgets titles of the mainstream audience. Some examples for known genres like JRPG's and horror are breeding new life thanks to the people who discovered them and giving them the attention they deserve Hopefully, I'd like to see developers pushing the envelope of the industry so more people can introduction a vertical slice of what's been missing these last decades of video games. Merry Christmas and looking forward to the new year with upcoming and exciting titles!

  • @dyltalksgames
    @dyltalksgames 10 місяців тому

    Great end of the year vid! I’ve got a handful of games I wanna play now lol. You’re my favorite UA-camr I’ve discovered this year.

  • @gustavoaraujo4720
    @gustavoaraujo4720 10 місяців тому

    Videos like this always reminds me why I love this channel, resonates so much with my taste in games getting out of the comfort zone that games nowadays feels to me

  • @eyepatchchild_exe2708
    @eyepatchchild_exe2708 10 місяців тому

    Man, I look forward to your videos monthly, always such a treat!

  • @hsapin
    @hsapin 10 місяців тому

    Amazing video, and I actually picked up Wanted Dead and a few more of your recommendations. Good luck with everyting in the new year!

  • @IconicBoar097
    @IconicBoar097 10 місяців тому

    ahhh super sorry forgot to comment but great video as always Maria thank you for all the hard work in all ya vids this year! it's truly a pleasure to see both you and your vids get more and more love looking forward to cheering you on more and you getting more love in 2024

  • @xinyili3319
    @xinyili3319 10 місяців тому

    I really love how you introduce me to so many unique games that I’ve never heard of!! It’s always so interesting to see 😊

  • @MrTHEDAZZLER69
    @MrTHEDAZZLER69 6 місяців тому +1

    You are literally my new fave UA-camr

  • @D1st0rted666
    @D1st0rted666 10 місяців тому

    i was just thinking about rewatching this series, hope you have a merry christmas :)

  • @solseppies
    @solseppies 9 місяців тому +1

    We seem to have very very similar taste and desires from the games that we play, so that was like an instant subscribe.

  • @pdli
    @pdli 10 місяців тому

    Great reccs. Will definitely check out some of them. I've started to enjoy shorter games that I can usually finish in a session and these indie titles really fit the format.

  • @cyberdemon9306
    @cyberdemon9306 10 місяців тому

    Fantastic video mate!! Never heard of Neyasnoe before, seems really interesting, thanks for the recommendation

  • @armandostockvideos8386
    @armandostockvideos8386 10 місяців тому

    Finally! This year one! I literally subscribed to this channel because of these videos. I loved them and the rest of your content!

  • @dafire9634
    @dafire9634 10 місяців тому

    thanks for the channel recommendations! very appreciated

  • @Cactrot
    @Cactrot 10 місяців тому +3

    I died at Silksong (lol)

  • @archer4740
    @archer4740 10 місяців тому +1

    I got a couple of games that no one I see has covered and I'd love if you would
    Jalopy
    Nuts
    The mask for the snes
    I love all of them for a variety of reasons and I am certain they would make for wonderful videos with your thoughts

  • @Qwarky
    @Qwarky 10 місяців тому

    Misericoooorde! The most gripping thing I read all year, I'm so hyped for vol 2

  • @downgrid
    @downgrid 10 місяців тому +2

    Hey Eurothug you need to play Word Of horror is a Damn good Indie game

  • @laughingman9574
    @laughingman9574 10 місяців тому +1

    Holly shit, you are Serbian (or your family is, at least), well, that makes me proud. Cheers from Serbia. :)

  • @lily_nikki
    @lily_nikki 10 місяців тому +1

    this is a great video, i love all the games you manage to find

  • @chaosdestructionlove
    @chaosdestructionlove 10 місяців тому

    Will definitely be checkihg out some reviews in bomb rush, ive been looking for a game that reminds me of ssx on switch for a really long time and its hitting several areas there. H9pe to see more fun vids from you in the new year! (Hopefully one or two that arent horror too lol, im not too good with it)

  • @blackoutwand
    @blackoutwand 10 місяців тому

    Remedy's games are just insane. Cool channel 👍!

  • @hishamhasan1026
    @hishamhasan1026 10 місяців тому

    Hello maria! I have loved every video you've put out over the past few years. I'm always absolutely delighted whenever a video of yours shows up in my notifications. Thanks so much for everything!! 💖💖💖💖

  • @Cynt3r
    @Cynt3r 10 місяців тому

    Awesome video, lots of good recommendations!
    Keep doing you! I’m not much for the horror genre myself but I still find your videos incredibly thoughtful and interesting to watch. Looking forward to next year!

  • @nguyenhieu6031
    @nguyenhieu6031 10 місяців тому +1

    Hey Maria, have you ever played the game Fear and Hunger? It’s a pretty scary game with disturbing contents. You definitely should check it out

  • @lordosmhtsaras
    @lordosmhtsaras 10 місяців тому

    Just discovered your channel and I already love your work! Kudos!

  • @funk117
    @funk117 10 місяців тому

    Happy Holidays and merry christmas! Hope you have an amazing 2024! Veliki pozdrav iz Srbije!

  • @kevilharris4379
    @kevilharris4379 10 місяців тому

    What a wonderful video! It's a great summary of some of the cool creative games that came out this year and I always love the hype real for future releases! I'm actually wrapping up the last Control DLC as we speak and I'm really looking forward to playing Alan Wake 2 soon after!

  • @botmushin8878
    @botmushin8878 10 місяців тому

    I'm sure I'm not the only one to say this but I really enjoy your videos, thank you for making them.

  • @donny5082
    @donny5082 10 місяців тому

    I like to think I keep up with interesting Indies but I'd never heard of any of these thank you so much! How do you find all of these?

  • @chanwooksook
    @chanwooksook 10 місяців тому

    everything going to be alright. your channel is wonderfull. happy new year!

  • @TheMrWarm19
    @TheMrWarm19 10 місяців тому

    Can't wait for the next year and beyond! Hope your channel continues to grow!

    • @TheMrWarm19
      @TheMrWarm19 10 місяців тому

      And for games to check out I'd recommend Beeswing and Heisei Pistol Show

  • @nonon6236
    @nonon6236 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for making this video and Merry Christmas

  • @Julian-tu6em
    @Julian-tu6em 10 місяців тому

    Can always count on one of your videos to put me onto truly underappreciated games.

  • @replickan
    @replickan 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much Maria for all your effort! Your videos are always amazing and you remind me why videogames are so beautiful and unique.

  • @dogwebx
    @dogwebx 10 місяців тому

    You're a huge inspiration! Love your videos!❤️

  • @taffeylewis1176
    @taffeylewis1176 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for this recap. I can fully relate to it, when you said you „want to feel something“. Therefore I put some of them on my list… so once again 🤗 and 👍🏼

  • @Megasteakman
    @Megasteakman 10 місяців тому

    RE4 remake's VR mode has quickly become my favourite video game of all time. If you get the chance, definitely check it out! Thanks for the recommendations, and really cool sizzle reel for future releases to look out for!

  • @magoverce
    @magoverce 10 місяців тому

    Love your videos! Hope you keep making them for a long time

  • @Tysteriskians
    @Tysteriskians 10 місяців тому

    I wonder if horror content performs well because its fans are more willing to seek out an unknown experience. Horror by its very nature cannot be 'the expected' and finding a new creator is an opportunity to find content that the user has never seen before, in presentation, interpretation, or the type of content represented.
    Thank you for giving us all additional channels to check out, I know I and many others will find joy in them. So many cool videos to check out, so many long hours at work to fill.

  • @NoseyOk
    @NoseyOk 3 місяці тому

    So happy to see Corn Kidz 64 on this list

  • @Xarviz01
    @Xarviz01 10 місяців тому

    My taste in games is almost completely different from yours, but I still always really enjoy watching your videos! I hope you manage to make YT your full time job, and continue making great content like this!